Newcastle United now receive double injury boost after ‘serious’ fears

Newcastle United has faced a string of negative injury updates recently, but there’s finally some positive news on the horizon.

The club has been hit hard by ACL injuries to Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles, potentially sidelining them for up to nine months, which could impact summer transfer plans. Additionally, Lewis Miley suffered a back injury while on international duty with England Under-20s, raising concerns about his breakout season coming to an early end. Adding to the woes, there were fears that Nick Pope’s shoulder injury, sustained in December, could rule him out for the rest of the season.

However, a recent update from Craig Hope of the Daily Mail on X (formerly Twitter) suggests a more optimistic outlook for Miley and Pope. According to Hope, Miley’s scans indicate bone bruising rather than a more severe injury, and he could potentially feature in the final few games of the season, albeit without rushing his return. As for Pope, he is reportedly on track to make a comeback before the season concludes, potentially making a late push for the Euros.

The earlier rumor about Pope’s extended absence appears to have been debunked, providing a much-needed boost for Newcastle. With Eddie Howe indicating Pope’s return towards the end of April, this positive update reinforces the hope that the influential goalkeeper will indeed make a timely return to action.